Chief Estimator

• May 2017 - Present

• Estimated material and labor costs for pre-fabricated wall panels, soffits, facades, and curved framing members. • Greatly enhanced existing Excel template using formulas and VBA to automatically calculate base labor times, material quantities, and generate a material list based on variables, reducing the chance for human error and increasing the speed, accuracy and consistency of the department. • Estimated multimillion dollar projects, with no known "busts", due to estimator error. • Performed takeoffs on commercial, residential, and Multifamily buildings. • Utilized Planswift Takeoff software, Microsoft Office Applications, and NetSuite to generate Proposals. • Introduced new ideas to upper management to increase profit margins. Show less

Senior Estimator

• Oct 2016 - May 2017

Rebar Estimator/ Inside Sales Representative Estimate and price reinforcing steel for small-large sized projects involving Cast In Place concrete. • Perform takeoffs on slab on metal deck, sitework, industrial projects, tilt wall, and commercial buildings and residential buildings. • Utilize Planswift Takeoff software, ASA Rebar Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Applications to generate Proposals. • Analyze reinforcing steel specifications, blueprints, proposals and other documentation . Process sales orders for materials ordered directly from the customer. Show less

Sr. Estimator

• Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

• Estimated multimillion dollar projects of all construction types up to 9,000 ton, fifty-story buildings, with no known estimator “busts”, due to estimator errors. • Performed takeoffs on high-rises, pan deck, slab on metal deck, sitework, industrial projects, tilt wall, and commercial buildings. • Performed advanced and complicated takeoffs including scheduled concrete beams, joists, and girders requiring “Macro” formulas for accurate calculation. • Trained and supervised overseas estimators on advanced tactics in utilizing Planswift Takeoff software and ASA Rebar to greatly increase production speed and accuracy. • Performed quality checks of all estimates from the department to ensure errors are found prior to being priced and sent to customers. • Documented and quantified mistakes made in order to track progress and evaluate the monetary value of the potential loss if the errors had gone unchanged. • Utilized Planswift Takeoff software, ASA Rebar Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Applications to generate Proposals. • Analyzed reinforcing steel specifications, blueprints, proposals and other documentation Show less

Rebar Estimator

• Oct 2014 - Jan 2016

Performing “take-offs” from civil, structural, and architectural drawings to determine the required rebar for a construction project. Performing “take-offs” from civil, structural, and architectural drawings to determine the required rebar for a construction project.

Waterproofing Estimator

• May 2014 - Jul 2014

• Estimating, pricing and submitting proposals to customers. • Pricing and submitting change orders. • Putting together submittals and safety docs for projects. • Attend project management meetings. • Trained hands on with waterproofing materials • Applied waterproofing and weatherproofing materials to commercial buildings. • Estimated amount of material needed to complete projects. • Utilized On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Word, and Excel to complete estimates. • Researched waterproofing materials from various companies to select the best options for assigned projects. • Analyzed construction drawings and specifications Show less

Truck Driver

• Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

Correctional Officer

• Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

• Performed moderately complex work involving the care and custody of offenders. • Supervised offender work groups in their daily assigned duties including the responsibility of preventing escapes and maintaining discipline in conformance with strict rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. • Worked under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Supervised up to 232 different offenders each workday. • Performed offender counts and perimeter and security checks. • Performed pat searches, strip searches and housing searches of offenders for security purposes Show less

Ammunition Sergeant

• Jan 2007 - Mar 2012

• Supervised and organized over 150 mission support operations, resulting in 100 percent of assigned missions accomplished at or above standard. • Managed the welfare, moral, discipline, and professional development of 12 military personnel. • Instructed and Evaluated 26 military personnel on the operation of military vehicles resulting in 24 out of the 26 passing the operator test on their first try. • Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate mission support documents. • Assisted supervisor in the storage and maintenance of over $10,000,000 worth of Class V government assets. Shipped over 90 shipments and performed over 140 issues throughout the Multi-National Division-Baghdad Area of Operations. • Contributed to the 100% wall to wall inventory during the Transfer of authority of the Ammunition Supply Point. • Verified lot numbers, and Department of Defense Identification Codes. • Operated 10,000 lb and 6,000 lb forklifts, And Class A and B size military vehicles while transporting Class V hazardous material. • Operated 6,000 and 10,000 lb rough terrain variable reach forklifts and other material handling equipment as well as Class A and B size vehicles in support of mission support operations. • Assisted in the management of the Ammunition Holding Area. • Contributed to the transfer of over 300,000 rounds of ammunition during organization relocation. • Identified deficiencies within ammunition bunkers. • Assisted in the development of tracking procedures within the Ammunition Section and incorporated them into daily operating procedures of the organization. • Enforced safety standards according to standard operating procedures Show less